Sirach 28:8-10

Common English Bible

⁸ Keep away from conflict,
and you will reduce your sins;
    for hot-tempered people spark conflict.
⁹ Sinful people will stir up trouble for friends,
    and they spread slander
    among people who are at peace.
¹⁰ A fire burns in proportion to its fuel,
    and conflict increases
    the longer it continues.
The more powerful individuals are,
the stronger their anger will be;
    and the wealthier they are,
    the more their wrath will increase.